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THE WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL

TEMPORARY TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS TO A2 LEVEL

from September 2021 for the period of the post holder’s Maternity Leave.

General Information

The Wallace High School is a co-educational, voluntary grammar school founded in 1880. The annual intake of pupils into Year 8 is 170 and there are some 300 pupils in the Sixth Form. The school draws its pupils from Lisburn and the surrounding area.

The Mathematics Department

The department consists of the Head of Department, Mr Steven Alexander, two permanent job-share positions and four full time teachers. CCEA Mathematics and Further Mathematics are currently offered at GCSE, AS and A2.

A popular subject at A Level, there are normally three classes at AS and A2 level.

Main Responsibilities

The school wishes to appoint a teacher who can offer Mathematics to A2 Level with the ability to contribute to, at least, one extra-curricular area offered by the school.

• To be responsible to the Principal through the Head of Mathematics for the effective teaching and learning of Mathematics throughout the school.

• To teach Mathematics in accordance with school policies and practice, and in pursuit of high standards of pupil achievement.

• To act as Class Tutor to an assigned group and carry out duties in accordance with school policies and practice.

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of conditions of appointment.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after due consideration.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Criteria

Applicants must (as at 1 September 2021)

• Have a good honours degree (2:1 minimum) in which Mathematics is a major component.

• Be a qualified teacher recognised by the Department of Education and GTCNI.

• Be able to demonstrate the effective use of ICT in teaching and learning.

• Be able to co-ordinate an area of Mathematics as delegated by the Head of Department.

• Be willing to help identify and support pupils with particular difficulties in Mathematics.

• Show ability and be willing to contribute significantly to an extra-curricular activity offered in school (see list).

Desirable Criteria

Preference may be given to applicants who (as at 1 September 2021)

• Have a 1st class honours degree in Mathematics.

• Have taught Mathematics at GCSE level for a continuous period of one academic year or more.

• Have taught AS or A2 Mathematics for a continuous period of one academic year or more.

• Have experience of teaching A-level Further Mathematics.

• Hold a coaching qualification in hockey and/or rugby.

The Board of Governors reserves the right to enhance the above criteria at shortlisting.

Competencies to be explored at interview stage for those shortlisted.

The following competencies will be explored at interview for those shortlisted.

Knowledge

i) The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the NI Curriculum at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.

ii) The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the academic nature of Wallace High School, a selective grammar school.

iii) The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the need for high standards of behaviour, attitude, appearance and effort of all young people at Wallace.

iv) The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the school’s ethos () including its use of portable devices to support learning.

Applications

It is preferred that application forms are emailed to the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Mrs McDowell at recruit@. An acknowledgement will be sent by return of email. Applicants should ensure that they indicate clearly on their application form how they meet the criteria.

The closing date for receipt of application forms is Thursday, 11 March 2021 at

12 midday. The recruitment process for shortlisted applicants is likely to include an unseen presentation, and teaching a lesson on Zoom, in addition to an interview.

In order to comply with DE guidelines on Child Protection shortlisted applicants should bring an original birth certificate and/or marriage certificate (if appropriate) plus photographic ID to their interview.

NB: It is an offence for an individual who is on either of the Department’s Lists (UP List and/or List 99), or who is the subject of a disqualification order from the courts, to apply for, or offer to do any work, paid or unpaid, in a regulated position.

THE WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL

Extra-Curricular Activities

A broad education, we believe, values the academic progress of each individual but aims to complement it with an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

There is an impressive variety of flourishing clubs and societies which provide scope for personal development. They build in our young people a sense of responsibility, confidence and self-discipline.

|A-Z Clubs and Societies |A-Z Sports |

|Art Club |Athletics |

|Book Club |Badminton |

|Camera Club |Cricket |

|Charity Group |Cross-Country |

|Chess Club |Golf |

|Choirs |Hockey |

|Debating Society |Netball |

|Drama Society |Rugby |

|Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |Skiing |

|Eco Group |Squash |

|Equestrian Club |Swimming |

|European Youth |Tennis |

|Parliament Group | |

|Esperance – Magazine Group | |

|Guides | |

|Mock European Council Group | |

|Movie Club | |

|Orchestra | |

|Public Speaking | |

|Scripture Union | |

|Scouts | |

|Young Enterprise | |

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